If you will otherwise hesitate and get stuck in the analysis paralysis phase on a self-constructed deal then do it. 

So they get a shorter time than the appeals process would afford them, I get $300 more than I would get otherwise, and at the end of the 2 weeks they were out or the sheriff would have locked them out.So I recommend you not try to self help on the first one, although you are doing lots of valuable research. 

I've been a software developer for 17 years specializing in Microsoft technologies and have my BS degree in Information Systems.  15 years ago I started learning about RE investing from a co worker that was embarking on this journey, and I read books like Rich Dad Poor Dad, Cashflow Quandrant, Total Money Makeover, How to Win Friends and Influence People, and other various "motivational/self-help books".  

My main projects are in personal development, self-help and life improvement.

Since you are self-managing I will answer your question from there.Here is what I would do after taking over a new property (not in any particular order):0.

I already work as an virtual assistant to a couple of investors who self manage their own rentals. 

That's going to fall under the umbrella of self help eviction and that is a no no.You are in California that is a very tenant friendly state.

Since 2009 I have self managed the house we bought because we are under water.

To merge Marcel's and Bob's ideas some (and I think Bob is spot on that most association managers would feel this is their job and maybe even some encroachment on it, as working with vendors is right in their wheelhouse)....Maybe narrow your target market to (1) Self managed condo and homeowner associations.

I have an LLC, recently opened a self directed IRA.